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The Buffaloes will take on Brigham Young University on Saturday night in San Antonio.

Colorado secured what it said was record insurance coverage for quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter as the star duo opted to complete their college careers in the Alamo Bowl rather than sit out and prepare for the NFL draft. Colorado wouldn't disclose the amount of insurance coverage each received, citing privacy laws.

Colorado colleges and universities have seen a boost in enrollment this year. And Black and Hispanic students are accounting for a large part of that enrollment. Hear about what Colorado colleges have done to make completing a degree easier and how they are focusing more on supporting students of color on today’s In the NoCo.

It seems fitting that homecoming weekend in Boulder on Saturday coincides with the Buffaloes making their return to Big 12 play. Colorado left the conference following the 2010 season to join the Pac-12 and came back this season. The last time Colorado faced Baylor on the football field was Oct. 16, 2010.

There were high hopes for Colorado State fans as Colorado came to Fort Collins for the Rocky Mountain Showdown on Saturday. But it was Colorado who prevailed, 28-9. Rams fans will have to wait until 2029 for revenge.

Colorado and Nebraska close out their four-game home-and-home nonconference series on Saturday night in Lincoln. Colorado's Deion Sanders and Nebraska's Matt Rhule both are in their second seasons and both are tasked with bringing their programs back to prominence. Both teams are 1-0 this season.

The Colorado Buffaloes begin Year two under coach Deion Sanders when they host FCS power North Dakota State. This season promises to be as entertaining as ever for Sanders and company, with celebrities galore sure to show up at Folsom Field along with pro scouts.

The University of Colorado football team held its spring game Saturday at Folsom Field. Heavy rain and cold temperatures didn’t stop a crowd of over 28,000 people from coming to watch. KUNC’s Mike Lyle was there to get a closer look at all the excitement brewing for the upcoming season in Boulder.

The league's first year without marquee programs Texas and Oklahoma will incorporate new members Arizona, Arizona State and Utah and mark the return of Colorado to the now 16-team league.

Luke Eckardt and Xavier Smith were excited about the prospect of playing for Deion Sanders. Neither got a chance after they and some 50 other Colorado players were cut after spring practice to make room for a flood of transfers. CU finished 4-8 after a 3-0 start.